Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-573Q Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop vs MSI GE62 2QC(Apache)-402CZ

152specifications compared
49differ
103identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-573Q Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Black
- GE62 2QC(Apache)-402CZ:Black, Red
Processor family
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-573Q Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
- GE62 2QC(Apache)-402CZ:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-573Q Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- GE62 2QC(Apache)-402CZ:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-573Q Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:i5-5200U
- GE62 2QC(Apache)-402CZ:i7-5700HQ
Processor cores
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-573Q Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:2
- GE62 2QC(Apache)-402CZ:4
Processor threads
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-573Q Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:4
- GE62 2QC(Apache)-402CZ:8
Processor boost frequency
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-573Q Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:2.7 GHz
- GE62 2QC(Apache)-402CZ:3.5 GHz
Processor frequency
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-573Q Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:2.2 GHz
- GE62 2QC(Apache)-402CZ:2.7 GHz

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Comparison of VN7-571G-573Q, GE62 2QC(Apache)-402CZ
192 specifications	A Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-573Q Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop Model VN7-571G-573Q View product	B MSI GE62 2QC(Apache)-402CZ View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Red
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surface	Matt	Matt
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	5th gen Intel® Core™ i5	5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-5200U	i7-5700HQ
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.7 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1168	BGA 1364
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	32-bit, 64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-5700 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Broadwell	Broadwell
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	F0	G0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	47 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	7.5 W	37 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency	0.6 GHz	0.6 GHz
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	4x1, 2x4	1x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 5500	Intel® HD Graphics 5600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	900 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	11.2	11.2
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x1616	0x1612
Number of discrete graphics cards installed	1	1
Graphics card Open GL support	Yes	Yes
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Dolby Digital Plus Home Theater	Sound Blaster Cinema
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dynaudio
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution	1280 x 720 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speed	30 fps	30 fps
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.0	4.1
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	3	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4b
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel SoC	Intel® HM87
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	No	Windows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Differs	VT-d, VT-x	VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	85212	87716
Processor codeDiffers	SR23Y	SR2BP
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.3 mm	37.5 x 32 x 1.8 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	6
Battery capacityDiffers	52.5 Wh	60 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	8.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	150 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Weight	2.4 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	389.6 mm	383 mm
DepthDiffers	257.5 mm	260 mm
HeightDiffers	23.9 mm	27 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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